There are 5 ways to get from State College to Research Triangle by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)SCE - RDU
4h 38m$70–387Bus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
13h 54m$86–211Bus, train via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Cary
15h 46m$216–461Drive 407.1 mi
- Drive from State College to Research Triangle407.1 mi
9h 12m$75–108Bus, train
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationGreyhound US0400s / ...
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to CaryFloridian
21h 59m$83–294
State College to Research Triangle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Research Triangle is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $70 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
The distance between State College and Research Triangle is 356 miles. The road distance is 409.5 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Research Triangle without a car is to bus which takes 13h 54m and costs $85 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from State College to Research Triangle, including transfers.
State College to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
The best way to get from State College to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $70 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $220 and takes 13h 54m.
State College to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Research Triangle is 410 miles. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from State College to Research Triangle.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, N Blount St at Morgan St, GoRaleigh Station, and Regional Transit Center in around 13h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $55–150
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $75–200
- Business - advance purchase
- $100–440
- Business Class
- $170–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–95
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $27–90
- Flexible
- $50–95
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